Financial Controller

Lyra Technology Group•West Palm Beach, FL

5d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lyra Technology Group is seeking a Financial Controller to lead finance and accounting functions within an operating company located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The role manages day-to-day accounting operations and works with Lyra’s U.S.-based accounting team on reporting and analysis. It offers broad organizational exposure and the opportunity to grow into higher-level accounting and finance roles. The Controller leads finance and accounting initiatives, owns internal and corporate financial reporting, and maintains accurate, GAAP-compliant financial operations and timely monthly close. The position also has hands-on responsibilities in customer billing and collections, manages relationships with key external business partners, and owns core HR administrative functions. This is an onsite, hands-on role for someone who can work independently and lead projects in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience with a demonstrated record of leading finance and accounting functions.
Experience owning full-cycle accounting, monthly close, balance-sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and audit support.
Ability to produce timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements and explain results to non-financial executives.
Experience building budgets, rolling forecasts, cash forecasts, financial models, KPI scorecards, and variance analyses.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP, PSA, and business-intelligence platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Comfort working hands-on while building scalable processes, with ownership and urgency to communicate proactively.
Ability to work as an individual contributor and project leader.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Autotask PSA, and Power BI.
Experience in technology services, MSP/MSSP, IT consulting, recurring-revenue, or professional-services environments, including MRR/ARR billing, project accounting, revenue recognition, service-line profitability, and vendor-to-client reconciliation.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage finance and accounting initiatives, including budgeting, audits, and month-end close processes using U.S. GAAP.
Manage daily accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, invoicing, fixed assets, collections, monthly reconciliations, and sales and use tax; participate in these processes as needed.
Lead accounting operations, including systems and processes, goal attainment, and special projects.
Maintain finance and accounting standard operating procedures and recommend and implement process improvements.
Own financial reporting for internal, corporate, and peer-group requirements.
Complete Lyra’s monthly reporting requirements accurately and on time, including financial statements and KPIs, the cash sweep form, MD&A, month-over-month P&L variance analysis, and the balance-sheet reconciliation package.
Achieve and maintain an accurate, GAAP-compliant month-end close within Lyra’s timetable, targeting completion within 5–6 business days.
Take a hands-on role in customer billing, collections, monthly and annual price changes, and billing-related incentives and commissions.
Liaise with key business relationships, including banks, landlords, vendors, and suppliers.
Own core HR administration, including employee benefits administration, HR policy development and maintenance, onboarding and offboarding, compliance with federal and state employment regulations, employee record-keeping, and serving as the primary contact for HR-related matters.